Ramp Creative

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"The 2006 annual report for CWS Capital Partners, themed Circulating Value, is symbolic of the time and care CWS takes making investment decisions for its investors." Steven Noble, illustrator; Michael Stinson, creative director; Claire De Leon/Angela Kim, designers.

"Identity, stationery and materials for Los Angeles restaurant Meson G." Rachel Elnar/Michael Stinson, creative directors; Michael Stinson, designer.

"Product logo for a sample box that includes various types of fabric treatments and washes used to forecast trends in the denim industry." Michael Stinson, creative director/designer; WashBox Denimhead, client.

"Identity and branding for a local interior designer specializing in custom homes and corporate offices."Rachel Elnar/Michael Stinson, creative directors; Michael Stinson, designer; D Meyer Designs, client.

"Our identity is designed around our design process and the visuals pay homage to our main inspiration, our environment." Rachel Elnar/Michael Stinson, creative directors; Michael Stinson, designer;Ramp Creative+Design, design firm/client.

"Hand-crafted pitch book for Domaine Restaurants Ltd.—a husband and wife gourmet restaurant company that specializes in French cuisine." Michael Stinson, creative director/designer.

"Identity and materials for Casablanca International Events, a company specializing in the design and production of unique and glamorous events."Michael Stinson, creative director; Claire De Leon, designer; John Connolly, client.

"The 2005 annual report for Edwards Lifesciences, a company specializing in treatments and products that aide in the fight against cardiovascular disease." Rachel Elnar/Michael Stinson, creative directors; Claire De Leon, designer.

12.29.08

Design firm

www.rampcreative.com

Duration: Six years.

Staff: Two.

Education: Rachel Elnar: Cal. Poly Pomona and Cal. State Fullerton; Michael Stinson: Cal. Poly Pomona.

Cultural Influences: Typography, McSweeney's, insects, architecture, Europe, packaging and snowboarding

Environment: Loft space on sixth floor of a historic fnancial building in downtown Los Angeles.

Philosophy: Our work is derived from our surroundings and environment; our readings and our travels. Great design also comes from great ideas. "The best way to have a good idea is to have a lot of them." —Linus Pauling

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